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WATCH: Local family shares their heartbreaking story in support of Aberdeenshire charity Kayleigh’s Wee Stars

WATCH: Local family shares their heartbreaking story in support of Aberdeenshire charity Kayleigh’s Wee Stars

WATCH: Local family shares their heartbreaking story in support of Aberdeenshire charity Kayleigh’s Wee Stars

02 May 2024

The Sharp family were first introduced to Kaylegh’s Wee Stars after their eldest daughter, Faye, sadly passed away from leukaemia.


Funding available to north-east sports clubs highlighted by MP

Funding available to north-east sports clubs highlighted by MP

Funding available to north-east sports clubs highlighted by MP

02 May 2024

Gordon MP Richard Thomson has highlighted funding grants of up to £2500 are being made available by supermarket Aldi.


Nescol celebrates £700k benefactor boost

Nescol celebrates £700k benefactor boost

Nescol celebrates £700k benefactor boost

02 May 2024

NORTH East Scotland College has received a £200,000 donation from a local business – taking the benefactor’s total investment since 2021 to £700,000.


NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

01 May 2024

With not a single rural MSP in the Scottish cabinet since Humza Yousaf came to power, we have been forgotten, says our columnist.


Gray’s degree show set to celebrate wealth of talent and ambition

Gray’s degree show set to celebrate wealth of talent and ambition

Gray’s degree show set to celebrate wealth of talent and ambition

01 May 2024

TALENT from across Gray’s School of Art Robert Gordon University will be celebrated in June as the art school prepares for its annual degree show.


Skiffs from across Scotland set to converge on Portsoy for rowing event

Skiffs from across Scotland set to converge on Portsoy for rowing event

Skiffs from across Scotland set to converge on Portsoy for rowing event

01 May 2024

THE Six Harbour Walk may not be happening this year, but that is not stopping a local water sports club having their own celebrations.


North East Scotland College benefits from local benefactor’s £700k funding boost

North East Scotland College benefits from local benefactor’s £700k funding boost

North East Scotland College benefits from local benefactor’s £700k funding boost

01 May 2024

The company, which has asked to remain anonymous, has made the contributions to support specific projects at NESCol’s Fraserburgh Campus.


Sunset Song ready to shine at Aberdeen’s His Majesty’s Theatre

Sunset Song ready to shine at Aberdeen’s His Majesty’s Theatre

Sunset Song ready to shine at Aberdeen’s His Majesty’s Theatre

01 May 2024

A thrilling new adaptation of Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s Sunset Song will stop off at Aberdeen’s His Majesty’s Theatre.


WATCH: Moray and Banffshire Heroes Primary Pupil of the Year is helping a friend in need

WATCH: Moray and Banffshire Heroes Primary Pupil of the Year is helping a friend in need

WATCH: Moray and Banffshire Heroes Primary Pupil of the Year is helping a friend in need

30 April 2024

A six-year-old who fundraises to help a family friend who has cerebral palsy was named Primary Pupil of the Year at the Moray and Banffshire Heroes.


New timetable to be introduced by ScotRail in summer

New timetable to be introduced by ScotRail in summer

New timetable to be introduced by ScotRail in summer

30 April 2024

ScotRail said the new timetable will see improvements for customers throughout the country.


Macduff Bowling Club’s outdoor season commences with annual competition

Macduff Bowling Club’s outdoor season commences with annual competition

Macduff Bowling Club’s outdoor season commences with annual competition

30 April 2024

Macduff Bowling Club got its outdoor season under way with the annual President v Vice-President Competition.


Aberdeenshire causes benefit from supermarket’s food donations during school holidays

Aberdeenshire causes benefit from supermarket’s food donations during school holidays

Aberdeenshire causes benefit from supermarket’s food donations during school holidays

30 April 2024

Aldi donated more than 2000 meals to good causes in Aberdeenshire during the recent Easter school holidays.


North-east opticians qualify as independent prescribers to help ease pressure on GPs

North-east opticians qualify as independent prescribers to help ease pressure on GPs

North-east opticians qualify as independent prescribers to help ease pressure on GPs

30 April 2024

The opticians can write prescriptions for customers with conditions affecting the eye and surrounding tissues.


Brand-new Banff Castle festival to be headlined by Bay City Rollers

Brand-new Banff Castle festival to be headlined by Bay City Rollers

Brand-new Banff Castle festival to be headlined by Bay City Rollers

30 April 2024

THE event is due to take place on August 31.


Red Arrows set to thrill north-east crowds at the Portsoy Boat Festival this June

Red Arrows set to thrill north-east crowds at the Portsoy Boat Festival this June

Red Arrows set to thrill north-east crowds at the Portsoy Boat Festival this June

30 April 2024

The Glenglassaugh Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy will host the world-famous Red Arrows Aerobatic Team on Saturday, June 22


RGU to host Mental Health Nursing Showcase in bid to boost recruitment

RGU to host Mental Health Nursing Showcase in bid to boost recruitment

RGU to host Mental Health Nursing Showcase in bid to boost recruitment

29 April 2024

ROBERT Gordon University (RGU) is to host a Mental Health Nursing Showcase to encourage more people from the north-east into the profession.


Politics: Improved rail links in the north-east are vital for communities

Politics: Improved rail links in the north-east are vital for communities

Politics: Improved rail links in the north-east are vital for communities

28 April 2024

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam focuses on the need for better rail links in the north-east.


Green MSP backs union’s campaign for full maternity pay for all female firefighters

Green MSP backs union’s campaign for full maternity pay for all female firefighters

Green MSP backs union’s campaign for full maternity pay for all female firefighters

27 April 2024

SCOTTISH Green MSP Maggie Chapman, has backed calls the Fire Brigades Union’s campaign on maternity leave.


PET OF THE WEEK: Cute doggy duo Angus and Dinky hoping to sniff out a forever home

PET OF THE WEEK: Cute doggy duo Angus and Dinky hoping to sniff out a forever home

PET OF THE WEEK: Cute doggy duo Angus and Dinky hoping to sniff out a forever home

27 April 2024

ANGUS and Dinky are an adorable pair of older Yorkshire terriers looking to find their forever home together.


WATCH: Clothing charity Moray School Bank named Charitable Organisation of the Year

WATCH: Clothing charity Moray School Bank named Charitable Organisation of the Year

WATCH: Clothing charity Moray School Bank named Charitable Organisation of the Year

27 April 2024

A charity which supported over 500 local youngsters last year alone providing school uniforms and winter clothing has been recognised for its efforts.


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